Côte-Rôtie Vieille Vigne en Coteaux Syrah

Takes for ever to open.
Steep and rustic at first, when open, it’s friendly and round.
But make no mistake, even once open, after the smooth soft entry, it morphs into a very animal, wild and steep experience. Not falling flap, more the opposite! Yum!

The O.G. Cote Rotie. Funky bloody and floral. That might sound appealing but for is Northern Rhone lovers this is the bee's knees! #coterotie #serinewilliams #rhônoyoudidnt #bloody #gamey

To be expected, super ripe but super delicious. Still time to go. #jeanmichelstephan #coterotie #syrah #northernrhone #rhonevalley #2003 #ctbucklinwine

Amazing Syrah. Super complex.

Baller natural

Killer Cote Rotie! So balanced & aromatic with perfume notes of black cherry, meat, iron, blood, olive & violets.

I tend to find a bright stone fruit note in Syrah that I really like & that was certainly present here. While this was alive and fresh throughout, it also showed striking precise structure. The back end of the palate brought forward a briny/savory character. The aromatics defy description here. Fantastic.

This is awesome, crazy delicious😎 Mature Syrah from this area, stunning good, 30 min in the decanter and here you are👏🏻

Blind tasted and was told that it was mono varietal. Didn't get any Viognier so was confused- alas my gut was right. I never distinguish Syrah from serine. But it really does impact the wine. Regardless- amazing. The acidity was surprising. Green peppers and some violets with a hint of red fruit on the nose. Quite a tender and delicate nose.

Trying the 2006 tonight.